The Early History of the Airplane by Orville and Wilbur Wright chronicles the groundbreaking achievements of the Wright brothers, who achieved the first controlled, powered, and sustained flight on December 17, 1903. This collection of three essays delves into the pivotal moments that led to this historic event, emphasizing the invention of crucial flight controls that allowed pilots to navigate their aircraft effectively. The second essay vividly recounts the monumental first flight, which, though lasting only twelve seconds, marked a significant leap in human ingenuity and ambition.

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